The Millionairess (1972)

8.5/10 118 min Drama

Overview

One of Shaw's later plays, The Millionairess explores his fascination with the machinations of capitalism. Epifania is glamorous, clever... and also the richest woman in the world. Brought up by a money-mad father, she will only consider a man for marriage if he can convert £150 into £50,000 within six months. But when she meets an intriguing Egyptian doctor, he has his own money-making challenge for her...

Cast

Maggie Smith

Epifania

James Villiers

Alastair Fitzfassenden

Charles Gray

Adrian Blenderbland

Tom Baker

Dr. Ahmed el Kabir

Peter Barkworth

Julius Sagamore

John Garrie

The Man

Avril Angers

The Woman

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